§ 79-19. Meter testing and ownership.

A. 

Where a water meter fails to register the correct quantity of water delivered through it or where it otherwise becomes out of order or in need of repair, the meter will be repaired or replaced at the expense of the District provided the cause of the malfunction is due to normal wear or product defect. If the malfunction is a result of customer negligence, the cost of the repair or of the replacement meter shall be borne by the customer. All meters shall remain the property of the District.

B. 

No charge shall be made for inspection and testing of meters found to be out of order. If at the request of the customer, the meter is tested and found to be functioning accurately, the cost of such test shall be borne by the customer. The meter testing charge shall be the actual cost incurred by the District plus 10%, not to exceed $40 for meters two inches and under in size.

C. 

As per current Public Service Commission Regulations, the Superintendent shall institute a meter testing program as mandated by PSC and keep the appropriate records for such.

[Added 2-20-1992 by L.L. No. 3-1992, effective 2-24-1992]

Amended 12-7-1993 by L.L. No. 22-1993, effective 12-13-1993